現げん行こう法ほう

noun

existing law; laws in force

Refers to the current body of law that is in effect, as opposed to proposed or repealed legislation. Common in legal and political contexts.

• 現げん行こう法ほうでは、その行こう為いは違い法ほうとされている。

  Under existing law, that act is considered illegal.

• 現げん行こう法ほうの改かい正せいが議ぎ論ろんされている。

  Amendments to the existing laws are being discussed.